Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> February 27, 2002

David Rogers – Wilsons Leather (wlsn)

DAVID L. ROGERS has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Wilsons Leather since April 1992. He joined Wilsons in 1988 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, following the company's acquisition of Bermans The Leather Experts. Mr. Rogers served as Bermans The Leather Experts' Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 1984 to 1989. While at Bermans, he also served as Senior Vice President Finance and Administration and Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Mr. Rogers held senior level finance positions at American Can Corporation, Federated Department Stores, International Telephone & Telegraph, and Borden Chemical Company. Mr. Rogers holds a BS in Business Administration and a Master's in Accounting from Ohio State University. Profile
TWST: Can we start out with an overview of the company, how you see

Wilsons Leather?

Mr. Rogers: We are a composite of two companies. The first company,

Wilsons Leather, is the leading